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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 2004
Page
25
Letters to the editor defend Cedar Rapids commissioner system as best for local service. Citizens cite open meetings, department collaboration, and accessibility at City Hall while noting petitions seek charter change and a citywide vote on government structure.
Vernon Middle School and Francis Marion Intermediate students delivered a July 1 summer concert at Marion Square praising schools and freedoms. Directors Wendy Morton and David Law guided the performers who practiced amid summer vacation.
A citizen argues for reforming Cedar Rapids government, proposing a city manager and part time council to cut salary and benefits from about 700000 annually by at least half. The idea is to reduce taxpayer costs while maintaining governance.
A large Prairieburg crowd enjoyed a 30 to 35 minute fireworks show conducted by young volunteers despite rain. The program began with the national anthem and featured patriotic songs throughout, earning widespread cheers and thanks from attendees.
Cedar Rapids Public Library hosts a series of kid friendly activities including puzzles crafts and a paper tube cowboy project on July 21 at downtown and west side locations. An Ocean Glaciers and Volcanoes program features a Beems Auditorium demo and a Summer Discovery run by Linn County Extension Service. Adults may join an Open Book discussion July 21 at Beems Auditorium as part of the Adult Summer Reading program through Aug. 3.
A Washington of Cedar Rapids listings details numerous upcoming events from Iowa accordion concerts and fairs to theater and religious group meetings. Highlights include a ice cream supper at Buffalo United Methodist Church and the Mount Vernon Lisbon Theatre production of Arsenic and Old Lace with various community club activities across Cedar Rapids Tipton Amana and Lamont along with fundraisers and craft shows.
The Isle of Iowa Parrot Head Club hosts Parrot Fest 2004 in Marion Town Square to benefit the Alzheimer's Association of East Central Iowa. Event features arts, crafts, food, music by PHINZ and The Large Midgets, with tickets $7 in advance and free admission for kids under 12.
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